London has officially turned “Shocking Pink.” In a spectacular fusion of Parisian wit and British grandeur, the House of Schiaparelli has descended upon Harrods, transforming the legendary department store into a living, breathing gallery of the avant-garde. This isn’t just a pop-up; it’s a full-scale invasion of the imagination, proving that while Elsa Schiaparelli may … Read more
“All of us who work in fashion know that much of the rest of the world thinks that what we do is silly. It’s a boring criticism, and we all argue otherwise, but if you think about it, fashion is silly at times. It’s also provocative, upending, challenging, and meaningful. It’s breathtaking. It’s beautiful.” – … Read more
Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris revisits the Elsa Schiaparelli’s extraordinary work. From July 6th, 2022, to January 22nd, 2023, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris celebrates the bold and exciting creations of Italian couturière Elsa Schiaparelli (b. September 10th, 1890, Rome – d. November 13th, 1973, Paris), who drew much of her inspiration … Read more
From the Sculpture Room, to the vast Suite Parisienne, and from Le Schiap restaurant to Le Bizazz cocktail bar, Hôtel de Berri Paris offers a timeless sanctuary for international travellers and local Parisians alike. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, the property was a private mansion for luminaries including Princess Mathilde and fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, … Read more
Man Ray collaboration inspires couture label’s leap to off-the-peg collection
The Museum at FIT (the Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York, regarded as one of the most important museums in the world, hosts Pink: the History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Colour, an exhibition exploring the changeable meaning of the colour pink over the last three centuries. In its two sections (one … Read more